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Winter is coming, and so is Olympian Brodie Summers

Winter Olympian and current Monash University Student Brodie
Summers is one of Australia’s finest skiers. Hailing from Perth, Brodie is a
real medal chance for the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in the
moguls discipline.

I know what you’re thinking, yes, mogul skiing is as gruelling as it
looks, and no, I have no idea how Brodie still has functioning knees. However,
despite being a physically taxing sport, you can feel the passion and the
desire burning inside Brodie.

Brodie tearing up the
moguls. photo: brodiesummers Instagram

Nevertheless, when talking to Brodie, through that passion
and will to push himself to new limits, there is also another side of Brodie.
He is a genuinely good bloke. There are few people as humble and down the earth
as the Australian athlete.

To say he’s ‘one of the nice guys’ does not acknowledge the extremely
tight-knit and respectful community which is mogul skiing. Brodie could not
have spoken more highly of those within the sport.

From the world number 1 Mikael Kingsbury, who he has likened to the
dominating force of Tiger Woods or Usain Bolt, to each and every athlete who
competes in the moguls, there is an underlying respect for one another.

In addition, the comradery within the Australian mogul team is
unparalleled. Brodie’s team mates, Matt Graham and Britt Cox, are his second
family, who he spends a lot of the year with.

“It’s a very tough sport, and we all know what it’s like to be away from
home for so long, so it really helps to have such great people around me. I
look forward to travelling, training and competing with Britt and Matty.”

Catching some air
with an amazing background seems like a normal day for Brodie Summers. Photo:
brodiesummers Instagram

However, despite his love of travel, Brodie professed that
leaving behind his terrier cross miniature poodle is one of, if not, the
hardest thing he does every time he leaves.

Upon his return from training or competition, Brodie’s routine religiously
consists of “getting breakfast and taking a very happy pup to the beach.”

Brodie’s genuine and passionate character is exemplified in his skiing.
His desire to push himself to the limit and improve, regardless of the
obstacles, has left him in good stead for the Olympics.

After missing the entire 2014/15 season due to a back injury, Brodie has
gone from strength to strength since his recovery. Despite being admittedly
hesitant when he returned to the competition, Brodie was able to regain his
confidence in the 2016/17 season just passed.

Brodie solidified his good form by taking home the silver medal in the
2017 World Cup event in Thaiwoo Park, China. The performance proved, to not
only Brodie but to the rest of the competition, that Brodie Summers is a real
threat.

Brodie on the
Podium after winning silver at the 2017 World Cup event in Thaiwoo park, China.
Photo: brodiesummers Instagram

“On my day, I know I can match it with the best.”

Brodie’s grit and determination will prove to be his
greatest asset as he looks to leave nothing to chance in his preparations for
the 2018 Winter Olympics. He is poised to have his best season yet and it
couldn’t have come at a better time with the 2018 Winter Olympics drawing ever
closer.

Whilst competing at the highest level, Brodie is also
completing a Bachelor of Business Specialist (Banking and Finance) at Monash
University. Brodie emphasised the value of university, and discovered his
interest in banking and finance through his course and internships.

“I wanted to continue with higher education because I know the importance
of life after sport.”

Monash University is proud to support and facilitate Brodie’s learning.

We at Monash University wish Brodie all the best
heading into the Winter Olympics.